Scientific article
English

Equality at the End-of-Life: The Case for a Procedural Approach to Assisted Dying

ContributorsDella Croce, Yoannorcid
Published inSouthwest Philosophy Review, vol. 42, no. 1, p. 83-91
First online date2026
Abstract

The literature about the ethics of assisted dying is rife with diverse conceptions of equality and quandaries about how best to achieve it. This paper proposes a drastic shift in how equality should be approached in the context of assisted dying and argues that instead of focusing on the results of policies, more attention should be drawn to how such policies are designed, particularly concerning the ideal of inclusion. I defend the view that what should matter for the egalitarian in the context of assisted dying are the procedures that design and implement policies rather than the outcomes of such policies. I contend that such a democratic approach is the most promising way to achieve true equality in assisted dying. Doing so allows for a proper engagement with the idea of structural injustice and vulnerability that guarantees the empowerment and inclusion of those deemed vulnerable in assisted dying.

Citation (ISO format)
DELLA CROCE, Yoann. Equality at the End-of-Life: The Case for a Procedural Approach to Assisted Dying. In: Southwest Philosophy Review, 2026, vol. 42, n° 1, p. 83–91. doi: 10.5840/swphilreview20264219
Main files (1)
Article (Accepted version)
accessLevelRestricted
Identifiers
Journal ISSN0897-2346
5views
0downloads

Technical informations

Creation01/05/2026 08:52:08
First validation05/05/2026 06:45:31
Update05/05/2026 06:45:31
Status update05/05/2026 06:45:31
Last indexation05/05/2026 06:45:32
All rights reserved by Archive ouverte UNIGE and the University of GenevaunigeBlack